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Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Re-direction

Mercury will go direct in three days so you have a little more time to deal with mis-communication and misunderstandings if you rush things, or even if you don’t! In the meantime Saturn goes direct today beginning the shift forward for law and order and cause and effect. But first it must pass Neptune: it will conjunct Neptune exactly on February 20, 2026. So there’s a couple of months to go of this challenging conjunction of this odd-couple planetary pair but there is also much to prepare for the ending of this 36 cycle. For the beginning of a new cycle early next year ushers in a generational change in societal and earth-related structures and brings the hidden aspects of the psyche, including spirituality, to a new conscious level.

If you have wisdom, you will be without greed or attachment.~ The Buddha

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Oppositions and Trines

Venus and Mercury are opposite Uranus creates both unpredictability in relationships and mental tension. It’s important to be flexible and welcome change when it spontaneously arises. If you’re too rigid the energy can rebound. The Moon in Aquarius forms a T-square with this opposition which creates emotional challenges. Again, flexibility and inner flexibility is required. Venus forms a grand trine with Jupiter and Saturn softening challenges and creating a beneficial pathway forward.

Questions do not change the truth. But they give it motion.~ Giannina Braschi

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Re-orienting

Mars is square the north-node which is like a personal inner wheel re-alignment, although the process can be testing. The part-of-fortune is close to Saturn off-setting the karma that inevitably ripens wherever this planet is located. Right now, Saturn is sitting in Pisces bringing hidden karma to the surface. The proximity of Neptune to Saturn means access to this hidden part of the psyche comes through spiritual self-examination. Self-delusion is a down-side of this placement that can be addressed through self-honesty.

Don’t disturb my equation.~ Archimedes

The Moon is Void of Course in Capricorn from 7.48pm until Tuesday 5.15am the following day. Avoid reaching for the stars and, closer to home, signing contracts. Focus on daily life and your inner quality of life.

 

11/23/2025 Sunday by Jampal

Theme: More Surprises

With the Sun still opposed to Uranus, we can expect more surprises today. Pluto and Neptune are still making harmonious aspects to the Sun so go deeply into a situation and looking for spiritual solutions. Mercury is conjunct Venus for several days. We appreciate beauty more now, and can discuss our personal feelings with others. We can have a new perspective on life, and financial dealings should be favorable.

Surprises are the joy of life. ~Socrates

11/21/2025 Friday by Jampal

Theme: From Scorpio to Sagittarius

The Sun is moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius, but is still well aspected with Neptune and Pluto. A passionate period is being replaced by an inspired orientation towards religion, philosophy and long distance travel. We are particularly spiritually focused because of a trine with Neptune and a sextile with Pluto. We are idealistic and in tune with others. And we are able to take action and get to the bottom of any nagging problem. Take this opportunity to engage in prayer and meditation as well.

Mother Tara, protect us, now and at the time of our death. Soothe and cleanse our minds of the sickness and fever of worthless distractions. ~Jetsunma Akhon Norbu Lhamo

Thursday by Wangmo

Theme: Openings

The Moon has moved into Sagittarius creating an open-minded adventurous approach in daily life for the next couple of days. Today the Moon is conjunct Mars so emotions are more easily triggered today but, by the same token, you can also defend yourself more if needed. Mercury, the planet aiding communication and connections remains close to the Sun and a point in the heavens called the Dark Moon. The presence of the Dark Moon can bring difficult, shadow aspects of communication to the surface. Having a wider perspective on cause and effect helps with understanding what is arising.

There are no shadows in the dark. Shadows are the servants of light, the children of fire. The brightest flame casts the darkest shadows.~ George R. R. Martin

Wednesday by Wangmo

Theme: Intensity

There are three planets in Scorpio (Mercury, Sun and Venus) plus the Moon. There are deep pressures for change right now and getting to the bottom of situations. It’s a painful but powerful period. The benefic influence of Jupiter is still at play counteracting, or at least modifying negativity. The Saturn/Neptune conjunction reminds us of the perils of untrammeled materialism and the need for both practical and spiritual antidotes to the situation we find ourselves in on planet earth.

Free from desire, you realize the mystery. Caught in desire, you see only the manifestations.~ Lao Tzu

Tuesday by Wangmo

Theme: Progress

The Sun is trine Saturn and Neptune – and opposite Uranus – providing grist for both outward progress and inner change. You can benefit now from positive past actions, and connect with compassion and the suffering of yourself and others. The influence of Uranus means you are feeling constricted and wish to break free of limitations. With the Sun and Moon in Scorpio it’s an opportunity to face your shadow side and expose ingrained habits that need to change.

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.~Jane Goodall

Monday by Wangmo

Theme: Insights

The Sun and Jupiter’s trine aspect to Saturn/Neptune softens the difficulties of this aspect, opening up terrain not previously explored: in other words, the trine opens up possibilities concerning what appears immovable. Mercury retrograde means you have to double and triple check any documents. The Moon is square Jupiter today which can tip you over into excess if you’re not careful.

Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that’s good taste.~ Lucille Ball

The Moon is Void of Course in Libra from 6.51am until 4.44pm which is much of the day in the USA EST. Avoid signing contracts during this period. Take time for reflection